Islamabad (TDI): At least 28 percent in crease was recorded in Information and Computer Technology exports in the first six months of the current fiscal year, National Assembly was informed on Friday.
Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja told the House during the Question Hour that this increase in exports is directly proportional to the increase of internet usage and speed in the country.
Exports Target for IT sector
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Prime minister a month back had said that Pakistan is poised to increase IT exports by multi-billion dollar. Pakistan is also working hard to attract investors in IT sector.
Responding to a question, the minister pointed out that the VPNs and Whatsapp are fully functional. She mentioned that comprehensive efforts are underway to bring considerable improvement in overall internet experience.
Meanwhile, Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change Ahmad Atteeq Anwer told the House that a national flagship initiative, Up-scaling of Green Pakistan Programme is under implementation with a target of planting 3.29 billion trees by 2028, Radio Pakistan reported.
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He said plantation and distribution of 2.2 billion plants across the country has been achieved since 2019. He said under the programme, nationwide plantation campaigns are organized every year during spring and monsoon.
The Parliamentary Secretary said the government is considering establishing a new climate finance governance framework to streamline processes and improve access to climate finance.
